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ROME -- Roma forward Mattia Destro was banned for three matches Tuesday for punching Cagliari defender Davide Astori, handing the second-place squad a big blow for its faint Serie A title hopes. The ban could also affect Destros selection chances for Italys World Cup squad, due to national team coach Cesare Prandellis code of ethics. The incident occurred during the first half of Romas 3-1 win Sunday, in which Destro scored a hat trick. It was the first hat trick of Destros career and it brought his scoring total to 13 goals in 18 matches since starting his injury-delayed season in December. While Destro was not sanctioned by the referee, he was cautioned in the match for another incident and due to accumulated cards will miss another game, meaning hell be unavailable for four of Romas six remaining matches -- pending a possible appeal. Roma trails Italian league leader Juventus by eight points and hosts the Bianconeri in the penultimate round. Romas problems mounted as defender Mehdi Benatia was ruled out for a month with a left leg muscle tear. Alexander Radulov Jersey .com) - Ben Lovejoy tallied a goal and an assist as the Anaheim Ducks cruised into the All-Star break with a 6-3 victory against the Calgary Flames. Tyler Pitlick Jersey . Kevin Martin and Kevin Love paced the Timberwolves like they do so often. Martin had 27 points with some key baskets down the stretch, Love had his usual double-double, and the Timberwolves snapped a three-game losing streak with a 112-106 victory Saturday night over the suddenly slipping Dallas Mavericks. http://www.authenticstarspro.com/Customized/. He was with the New York Jets in 2011 when the NFL locked out their players after they failed to agree on a new contract. Willy went undrafted but was given a look by four NFL teams before heading north. Brett Hull Jersey . Players suspended during the season for a performance-enhancing drug violation will not be eligible for that years post-season. In addition, discipline will increase from 50 games to 80 for a first testing violation and from 100 games to a season-long 162 for a second. A third violation remains a lifetime ban. Dino Ciccarelli Jersey . Its Wu-Tang and Outkast in the final. Now, we all know youve played the role of Andre 3000 in the past, does that mean Outkast is getting your vote?AJ: You know it, you know it.Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino believes it was essential to commit his future to the club in order to help attract new players in the summer. The Argentine has verbally agreed a new five-year deal at White Hart Lane and is expected to sign following the Monday Night Football clash with Chelsea, which is live on Sky Sports 1HD.Pochettino says Spurs are prepared to improve the squad in the summer transfer market is pleased there will be no media speculation about his future over the close-season. I think it is important for the players, and the potential players that will come, that they dont hear rumours about whether I will be here or not, he said.We are ready to compete in the market and try to add the players that can help us in the future - not that we need much because we have a good squad already.I did not need assurances [in contract discussions]. I didnt ask for anything. In the moment that the chairman wanted to extend my contract, he showed his ambition.The players are very happy here. I want to be involved in the future of the club.Spurs head to Stamford Bridge with their title hopes hanging by a thread, following last weeks disappointing draw at home to West Brom. Mauricio Pochettino explains why hes extending his contract at Tottenham The gap to Premier League-leaders Leicester is eight points with three Spurs games to go, and Pochettino has suggested that fatigue has played a part in his sides drop in form.ddddddddddddIt is always difficult at the end of a season because of the fatigue - not only physical but mental, he said.The way we train every day, sometimes we have to stop them because it is too much. The motivation is massive.If I can help with my new contract and if Leicester drop points on Sunday, I think it is welcome. But either way our players our very, very motivated to play on Monday against Chelsea. Also See: Sky Live: Chelsea v Tottenham Poch hoping for one last twist Poch deal delights Walker Pochettino agrees new deal ' ' '